PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
278 WEST EIGHTH STREET, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Compares
PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pontotoc, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.9%) is below the Mississippi average of 22.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pontotoc, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.9% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Pontotoc.
What keeps PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.9% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's rating advantage in Pontotoc?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PONTOTOC HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Pontotoc
Pontotoc sits in Pontotoc County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,807 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $48,980
- Median home value
- $115,300
Demographics for Pontotoc County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pontotoc.
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